Enfin

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With this blasting Da Rona soundtrack on repeat for the past 11 months, we still managed to finally sell* and buy a new home in 2020-2021! It’s been a huge time consuming process, but we are ENFIN, finally, ready to move to our new home in the coming weeks. Our initial plan was to build Read article…

 

Heatwave proof mojito… alcohol free

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When it’s hot like these past first summer heatwave days in France, you want chilled drinks… whether it’s a Dalgona coffee, a glass of ice cold water, or… a tropical mojito. On a recent photoshoot I used GreenMa’s organic teas and turned them into thés glacés! I followed the GreenMa recipe for a “mojithé”, a Read article…

 

On the Cubit coffee table

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High quality furniture is always a good investment. It may not always be in your budget, but you will enjoy it daily for many many years. Some of our first investment pieces, like our dining and office tables, that we bought over two decades ago, are still with us and are still in tip-top condition. Read article…

 

My favorites from Maison & Objet 2020

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While I already shared these highlights from this January’s edition of Maison & Objet on Instagram and Instagram Stories, I wanted to save them here on the blog too. I must admit there were no mind blowing crazy discoveries this time, but I enjoyed seeing nice designs, more and more sustainable or recycled items  like Read article…

 

Wishlisted

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As we’re currently in limbo with our home, waiting for people to decide how & when to buy our building, one of my coping mechanisms has been to focus on small details and great design. Maybe you’re like me and are a PRO at filling online shopping baskets, or pinning stuff to wishlist Pinterest boards? Read article…

 

iBride Morphose cups

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During Maison & Objet last month, French design company iBride invited me to come and check out their new Morphose cups in collaboration with designer Constance Guisset. They knew how much I enjoyed playing with their Babel series of nomadic bento boxes, bowls & plates. Somehow I expected that the new coffee cups would be Read article…